Another Kenyan Sharon Cherop emerges first female to finish 2020 Lagos City Marathon

Kenya’s Sharon Cherop emerged as the first female athlete to finish the 42km race at the 2020 Lagos City Marathon.

Her compatriot, David Barmasai, earlier emerged winner of the male category of the marathon.

The 42km race commenced from National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos and ended at Eko Atlantic, Lagos.

Both male and female 42km runners competed for the grand prize of $50,000 while the second and third place winners $40,000 and $30,000 respectively.